Sandrone Luciano : Aleste Sibi et Paucis 2016

Tasting notes and recommendations for the Aleste Sibi et Paucis 2016 by Sandrone Luciano

Tasting

Appearance

A bright ruby-garnet hue characterizes this wine.

Nose

The bouquet reveals aromas of wild cherry, rose petals and violet, accompanied by notes of licorice, undergrowth and tar.

Palate

Powerful and structured, the palate unfolds flavors of black fruits, spices and minerality, interwoven with vanilla and woody nuances imparted by aging in French oak barrels.

Food and wine pairings

This Barolo Aleste "Sibi et Paucis" 2016 pairs beautifully with braised red meats, roast lamb, slow-cooked veal shank or roast pork with dried fruits. It also pairs well with soft cheeses such as burrata.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to serve this Aleste "Sibi et Paucis" 2016 at a temperature of 15–16°C. Decanting for one hour will allow its full aromatic complexity to be appreciated. This wine can be enjoyed until 2047.

The elegance and expression of a renowned Barolo by Sandrone Luciano

The estate

An iconic reference, the Luciano Sandrone Estate was founded in 1978. Located in the heart of Piedmont, the estate spans 27 hectares across Barolo, Serralunga and Castiglione Falletto. Following the passing of Luciano Sandrone in 2023, the estate is now run by his daughter Barbara, his brother Luca and his wife Mariuccia. The estate practices natural viticulture without chemical products, with limited yields. Cultivating nebbiolo, dolcetto and barbera on the prestigious parcels of Cannubi Boschis, Villero and Vignane, Sandrone Luciano embodies the excellence of Barolo.

The vineyard

This Barolo comes from the Cannubi Boschis vineyard, located on the Cannubi hill, with a south-east exposure. The terroir is characterized by moderately compact marl soils, composed of layers of clay interwoven with sand. This parcel benefits from a privileged location on the northern extension of the Cannubi hill, considered one of the finest crus of the appellation.

The vintage

The year 2016 began with a mild and dry winter, followed by a cool and wet spring in April and May. The summer proved uneven, before September and October brought warm days and cool nights. These conditions gave rise to a classic vintage, producing powerful and elegant wines characterized by slow evolution. The harvest took place from October 13 to 22.

Winemaking and aging

The Aleste "Sibi et Paucis" 2016 benefited from spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in open-top steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging were carried out in 500-liter French oak casks. This "Sibi et Paucis" cuvée was then further aged for an additional 6 years in the producer’s personal "Wine Library" after its initial release date in September 2020.

Grape variety

Nebbiolo (100%).